GRE Word List
LAMENT
grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
The meaning of the word lament is grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repertoire | list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory |
| metallurgical | pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores |
| disconcert | confuse; upset; embarrass; perturb |
| aspirant | seeker after position or status |
| blunt | having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt |
| prompt | cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue |
| hygiene | science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition |
| dally | trifle with; toy with; treat without the necessary seriousness; procrastinate; waste time |
| quiver | tremble; shake; N. |
| epithet | word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous) |
