GRE Word List
LACHRYMOSE
producing tears; tearful
The meaning of the word lachrymose is producing tears; tearful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| ratify | approve formally; confirm; verify |
| crux | essential or main point; Ex. the crux of the problem; ADJ. crucial: of deciding importance |
| unceremonious | not done politely without due formalities |
| faculty | mental or bodily powers; teaching staff |
| ursine | bearlike; pertaining to a bear |
| heyday | time of greatest success or power; prime |
| arbitrary | unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; Ex. arbitrary ruler |
| refraction | bending of a ray of light |
| tinge | give a slight degree of a color or quality to; N: slight degree of a color or quality; Ex. tinged with grey/jealousy |