GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

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

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WordMeaning
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
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deviouswandering
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