GRE Word List
BLUES
low spirits : melancholy
The meaning of the word blues is low spirits : melancholy.
Random words
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residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
lunar | crescent |
nexus | connection |
conflagration | fire |
stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
civil | of or relating to citizens |
haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |