GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

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saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
beelinea straight direct course
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing