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 |
|---|---|
| leery | suspicious |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
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| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
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| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| grandiloquent | a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| compulsive | having power to compel |