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
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
generalitythe quality or state of being general
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
trancestupor