GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

Random words

WordMeaning
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
wrenchto move with a violent twist
conspireplot
condolegrieve