GRE Word List

RANK

relative standing or position

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

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WordMeaning
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord