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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| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
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| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
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| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
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