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

WordMeaning
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
cannyclever