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
debuta first appearance
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
preamblean introductory statement
contrivedevise
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done