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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monotonytedious sameness
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
impuissanceweakness
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groovea long narrow channel or depression
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
profligatewildly extravagant
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says