GRE Word List
LAMENT
to mourn aloud : wail
The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |