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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
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| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
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| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
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