GRE Word List

RANK

relative standing or position

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

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WordMeaning
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle