GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
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| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
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