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
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
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plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
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broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality