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
missivea written communication : letter
quoruma select group
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
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)
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm