GRE Word List
PLAINTIVE
expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
The meaning of the word plaintive is expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turmoil | extreme confusion; great commotion and confusion; Ex. throw the country into turmoil |
| repast | meal; feast; banquet |
| hubbub | confused uproar; loud noise; din |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| relevant | having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy |
| respiration | breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory |
| assiduous | diligent |
| wizened | shriveled; withered; Ex. wizened apple/old lady |
| feral | (of an animal) not domestic; wild |
| grate | make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace |
