GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

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demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim