GRE Word List
LAMENT
to mourn aloud : wail
The meaning of the word lament is to mourn aloud : wail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| cognitive | of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |