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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| ignite | to set afire |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |