GRE Word List
DESPONDENT
feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
The meaning of the word despondent is feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| ploy | escapade |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |