GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
hovelan open shed or shelter
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
aridexcessively dry
duressforcible restraint or restriction
outlooka place offering a view
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
dapperneat and trim in appearance
collectedgathered together