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
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
spoofdeceive
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
sojourna temporary stay
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain