GRE Word List
STIGMA
a mark of shame or discredit : stain
The meaning of the word stigma is a mark of shame or discredit : stain.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |