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 |
|---|---|
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |