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
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
enduringlasting
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation