GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| warrant | sanction |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |