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

WordMeaning
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
mischancebad luck
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
craveto ask for earnestly : beg