GRE Word List
DOLOROUS
sorrowful; N. dolor
The meaning of the word dolorous is sorrowful; N. dolor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| piscatorial | pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces |
| aureole | sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light |
| anecdote | short story of an amusing or interesting event |
| labyrinth | maze |
| assurance | firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assurance in fron of his class; V. assure; tell firmly with confidence; ensure; make (something) certain to heappen; make (someone) feel sure; give confidence to; ADJ. assured: self-assured; confident in one's own ability; showing certainty |
| puerile | childish; immature; CF. puer: boy |
| squabble | minor quarrel; bickering; V: engage in a minor quarrel; Ex. squabbling children |
| executor | person designated to execute the terms of a will; ŋšŧú ĀÛĮ°ĀĮ ÁĻĀÛĀÚ |
| reckon | count; calculate; regard as; think; suppose |
| injurious | harmful; causing injury |
