GRE Word List
MELANCHOLY
depression of spirits : dejection
The meaning of the word melancholy is depression of spirits : dejection.
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| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
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| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
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| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
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