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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WordMeaning
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
quotidianoccurring every day