GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| espouse | marry |
| lax | loose |
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| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |