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

WordMeaning
fallibleliable to be erroneous
implodeto burst inward
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful