GRE Word List

BLUES

low spirits : melancholy

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

Random words

WordMeaning
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
armadaa fleet of warships
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion