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
ephemerallasting a very short time
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)