GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |