GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

The meaning of the word blues is low spirits : melancholy.

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incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
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ciliatedpossessing cilia
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
concorda state of agreement : harmony
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finishto come to an end : terminate
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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