GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |