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 |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| mischance | bad luck |
| colloquy | conversation |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |