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 |
|---|---|
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| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| queasy | causing nausea |
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