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
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
slewa large number
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
discomposeto destroy the composure of
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
braidto make from braids
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object