GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
impedimentsomething that impedes
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
sheerunqualified
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
capacitylegal competency (see competence