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
martineta strict disciplinarian
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
lucremonetary gain : profit
ponderousof very great weight
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil