GRE Word List

RANK

relative standing or position

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

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incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
denominationan act of denominating
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
aridexcessively dry
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture