GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing