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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recastto cast again
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garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
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aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
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heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
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