GRE Word List

DOLOROUS

causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief

The meaning of the word dolorous is causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief.

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WordMeaning
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
politypolitical organization
guilelessinnocent
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent