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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levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
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groovea long narrow channel or depression
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derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision