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
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
contrivedevise
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze