GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
postulatedemand
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
redressto set right : remedy
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law