GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

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WordMeaning
retiringreserved
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
festerto generate pus
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic