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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WordMeaning
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring