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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paucitysmallness of number : fewness
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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
haggardnot tamed
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound