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
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
tightwada close or miserly person
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
haggardnot tamed
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly