GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
queruloushabitually complaining
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
edicta proclamation having the force of law
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)