GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
incognitowith one's identity concealed
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
neophytea new convert : proselyte
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery