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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thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
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crescendoa gradual increase
carefreefree from care: such as
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
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defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
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deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully