GRE Word List
WOE
great sorrow; deep inconsolable grief; affliction; suffering; Ex. financial woes
The meaning of the word woe is great sorrow; deep inconsolable grief; affliction; suffering; Ex. financial woes.
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renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
knell | tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |
cringe | shrink back as if in fear; cower |
preamble | introductory statement |
brisk | quick and active; marked by liveliness and vigor |
ego | one's opinion of oneself; self-esteem |
leniency | mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment |
glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
taunt | deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N. |
season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |