GRE Word List

IGNOBLE

characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness

The meaning of the word ignoble is characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness.

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WordMeaning
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
facadethe front of a building
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution