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.

Random words

WordMeaning
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
mimicryan instance of mimicking