GRE Word List

BEMOAN

to express deep grief or distress over

The meaning of the word bemoan is to express deep grief or distress over.

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WordMeaning
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
rustleto make or cause a rustle
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy