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
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
mediateoccupying a middle position
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
meleea confused struggle
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air