GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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hovel | an open shed or shelter |
dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
arid | excessively dry |
duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
outlook | a place offering a view |
scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
collected | gathered together |