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
transcendentaltranscendent
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
assailto attack violently : assault
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
ripto tear or split apart or open
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival