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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labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
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squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
meandera winding path or course
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter