GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
purgeto clear of guilt
reprisala retaliatory act
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior