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.

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WordMeaning
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
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absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
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