GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| convention | agreement |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |