GRE Word List

LIGNEOUS

of or resembling wood

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

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nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
fallibleliable to be erroneous
wiltloose freshness; droop
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
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