GRE Word List

IGNOMINY

deep personal humiliation and disgrace

The meaning of the word ignominy is deep personal humiliation and disgrace.

Random words

WordMeaning
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter