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 |
|---|---|
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
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| rivulet | a small stream |
| occident | west |
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| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
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| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |