GRE Word List

DIGNITARY

one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor

The meaning of the word dignitary is one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor.

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pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
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fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
phenomenaphenomenon
appurtenancesaccessory objects
primto give a prim or demure expression to
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world