GRE Word List
WHINE
complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
The meaning of the word whine is complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
| reminiscence | recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past |
| titular | of a title; in name only; nominal; having the title of an office without the obligations; Ex. titular head of the company |
| reminiscent | suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence |
| quaff | drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ²Ü²©²Ü²© ¸¶½Ã´Ù; CF. sip |
| psychosis | mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic |
| impropriety | improperness; unsuitableness |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical; pertaining to the church; N: minister; priest; cleric; clergyman |
| extort | wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant |
| discordant | not harmonious; conflicting |