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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |