GRE Word List

WOEFUL

full of woe : grievous

The meaning of the word woeful is full of woe : grievous.

Random words

WordMeaning
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
imbibedrink
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
pursea small bag for money
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant