GRE Word List

SOMBER

so shaded as to be dark and gloomy

The meaning of the word somber is so shaded as to be dark and gloomy.

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WordMeaning
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer