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
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
conflagrationfire
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
wardthe action or process of guarding
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize