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
writheto twist into coils or folds
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impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
ravenousrapacious
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sybaritevoluptuary
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cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic