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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
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| responsiveness | giving response : constituting a response : answering |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
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