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 |
|---|---|
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| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
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| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |