GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |