GRE Word List

RANK

relative standing or position

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

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WordMeaning
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
purveyorone that purveys
delusivelikely to delude
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)