GRE Word List

LAMENT

to mourn aloud : wail

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

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vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
retainto keep in possession or use
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
legerdemainsleight of hand