GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
interloperone that interlopes: such as
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
plauditan act or round of applause
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
conventionagreement
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic