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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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
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cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
smeara viscous or sticky substance
retiringreserved
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
brazenmade of brass
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event