GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| recast | to cast again |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
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