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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
trappingsoutward signs
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
slanderto utter slander against : defame
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable