GRE Word List

COMMISERATE

to feel or express sympathy : condole

The meaning of the word commiserate is to feel or express sympathy : condole.

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WordMeaning
outstripto go faster or farther than
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
sparseof few and scattered elements
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary