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
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
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ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
amphibianan amphibious organism
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
minusculevery small
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops