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
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
averto declare positively
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated