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
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
demurto take exception : object
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
sleekslick
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke