GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
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ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted