GRE Word List
INDIGNITY
an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
The meaning of the word indignity is an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |