GRE Word List

MELANCHOLY

depression of spirits : dejection

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

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WordMeaning
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
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genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
dulcetsweet to the taste
incontinentnot continent: such as
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind