GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

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

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WordMeaning
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
piedof two or more colors in blotches
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely