GRE Word List

PLAINTIVE

expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy

The meaning of the word plaintive is expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy.

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WordMeaning
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
recastto cast again
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
untenablenot able to be defended
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct