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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abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
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attestto affirm to be true or genuine
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
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