GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| disquietude | anxiety |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |