GRE Word List
DOLDRUMS
a spell of listlessness or despondency
The meaning of the word doldrums is a spell of listlessness or despondency.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| residual | remainder |
| demented | mad |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |