GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |