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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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
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discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
facadethe front of a building
blueslow spirits : melancholy
provenanceorigin