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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hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
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juncturea point of time
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
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