GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
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banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy