GRE Word List
LIGNEOUS
of or resembling wood
The meaning of the word ligneous is of or resembling wood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| pachyderm | any 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 |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| fuddle | booze |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |