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
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
gorgea narrow passage through land