GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.

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incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
padrea Christian clergyman
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering