GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |