GRE Word List
IGNOBLE
characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
The meaning of the word ignoble is characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| engender | beget |