GRE Word List

LUGUBRIOUS

mournful

The meaning of the word lugubrious is mournful.

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WordMeaning
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
retractto draw back or in
compulsorymandatory
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taintto contaminate morally : corrupt