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 |
|---|---|
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| pedagogue | teacher |
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| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
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