GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |