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 |
|---|---|
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |