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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
surmountto prevail over : overcome
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish