GRE Word List
BLUES
low spirits : melancholy
The meaning of the word blues is low spirits : melancholy.
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|---|---|
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
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| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
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