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
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
supplicateto make a humble entreaty