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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unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
understateto represent as less than is the case
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
magnitudegreat size or extent
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
provisionthe act or process of providing
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
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