GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
gradationa series forming successive stages
manumitto release from slavery
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe