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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provenance | origin |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| replicate | duplicate |
| raspy | harsh |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| rapture | an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |