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
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
reprisea musical repetition:
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
amalgama mixture of different elements
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation