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
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
extantcurrently or actually existing
avowto declare assuredly
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
dozeto sleep lightly