GRE Word List

SOLACE

to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console

The meaning of the word solace is to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console.

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looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
beleaguerbesiege
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
denominationan act of denominating
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage