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
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets