GRE Word List

LAMENT

to mourn aloud : wail

The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.

Random words

WordMeaning
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
requiteto make return for : repay
illicitnot permitted : unlawful