GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |