GRE Word List
LAMENT
to mourn aloud : wail
The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| collate | to compare critically |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |