GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

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treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
aperturean opening or open space : hole
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
broachbrooch
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
suppliantsupplicant
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance