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.

Random words

WordMeaning
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby