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 |
|---|---|
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |