GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

Random words

WordMeaning
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
blareto sound loud and strident