GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
dozeto sleep lightly
expoundto set forth : state
legenda story coming down from the past
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work