GRE Word List

RANK

relative standing or position

The meaning of the word rank is relative standing or position.

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WordMeaning
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
convolutedhaving convolutions
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting