GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
encircleto form a circle around : surround
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner