GRE Word List

WISTFUL

full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy

The meaning of the word wistful is full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.

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WordMeaning
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
warrantsanction
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
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incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
beelinea straight direct course
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
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