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
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
abjureto renounce upon oath
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
cartographerone that makes maps
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
leave-takingdeparture