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
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
homespunspun or made at home
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
antisepticopposing microbial infection
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man