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
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
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passepast one's prime
ruffiana brutal person : bully
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
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dieto pass from physical life : expire