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
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
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almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
peccadilloa slight offense
guilelessinnocent