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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obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
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tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity