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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
