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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| spoof | deceive |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |