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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WordMeaning
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
elusivetending to elude: such as