GRE Word List

DOLDRUMS

a spell of listlessness or despondency

The meaning of the word doldrums is a spell of listlessness or despondency.

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WordMeaning
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
untenablenot able to be defended