GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion