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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |