GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
gauntexcessively thin and angular
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
cringeto recoil in distaste
snipa small piece that is snipped off
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways