GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

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

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WordMeaning
receptiveable or inclined to receive
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
acuitykeenness of perception
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness