GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| lumber | to move ponderously |