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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
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| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
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| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
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| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |