GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.

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WordMeaning
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
pugilistfighter
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress