GRE Word List

DIRGE

a song or hymn of grief or lamentation

The meaning of the word dirge is a song or hymn of grief or lamentation.

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WordMeaning
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
blemishto spoil by a flaw
categoricalabsolute