GRE Word List
BLEAK
exposed and barren and often windswept
The meaning of the word bleak is exposed and barren and often windswept.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| potentate | ruler |