GRE Word List
LAMENT
to mourn aloud : wail
The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |