GRE Word List

LAMENT

to mourn aloud : wail

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

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WordMeaning
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
encircleto form a circle around : surround
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
waketo be or remain awake
penetrateto pass into or through
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently