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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| congruent | congruous |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
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| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
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| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
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