GRE Word List
DOLDRUMS
a spell of listlessness or despondency
The meaning of the word doldrums is a spell of listlessness or despondency.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| cursive | running |