GRE Word List
LAMENT
to mourn aloud : wail
The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
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| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |
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| abortive | prematurely born |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |