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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
suppliantsupplicant
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
sapthe fluid part of a plant
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
bookishof or relating to books
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)