GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| niggle | trifle |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |