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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interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
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cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
pungentsharply painful
consignto give over to another's care
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nimblequick and light in motion : agile
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions