GRE Word List
BLUE
gloomy; depressed
The meaning of the word blue is gloomy; depressed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raspy | making a harsh noise; grating; harsh |
| buffoonery | clowning |
| musty | stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist |
| humor | indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor |
| mete | measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment |
| unwarranted | unjustified; having no justification; groundless; baseless; undeserved |
| arboretum | place where different trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited |
| accoutre | equip; N. accoutrement |
| hem | surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N. |
| decadence | decay; fall to a lower level (of morality, civilization, or art); ADJ. decadent |
