GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
influxa coming in
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
desiccateto dry up
affinityrelationship by marriage