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 |
|---|---|
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |