GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

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

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WordMeaning
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
armadaa fleet of warships
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
fuddlebooze
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
besiegeto surround with armed forces