GRE Word List
PENSIVE
musingly or dreamily thoughtful
The meaning of the word pensive is musingly or dreamily thoughtful.
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| grotto | cave |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
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