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 |
|---|---|
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| apprehend | arrest |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |