lament
Pronunciation: verb. Synonyms: mourn, wail, weep
verb
Definition of lament
express deep sorrow or regret
Synonyms for lament
- mourn
- wail
- weep
lament in a Sentence
- She lamented the loss of her cherished necklace.
Why lament Matters for GRE & SAT
"lament" is a verb that means "express deep sorrow or regret" closely related to words like "mourn", "wail", "weep". As a word starting with L, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "lament" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "lament" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (verb). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "lament" into long-term memory.
How to Remember lament
One effective way to remember "lament" (verb) is to group it with similar words you already know: "mourn" and "wail" and "weep". When you encounter "lament" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "express deep sorrow or regret".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "lament" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
More Vocabulary Words Starting with L
- label — A small piece of paper attached to an object giving information about it
- labor — Physical or mental work; the workforce
- laconic — economical with words; quiet and reserved
- lambaste — scold, reprimand, or criticize harshly
- lampoon — satirize or poke fun at
- languid — casual and relaxed; slow
- languish — become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention
- largesse — the trait of being willing to donate money or resources; generosity
- lassitude — lack of energy; fatigue
- latitude — scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions