GRE Word List

BLEAK

exposed and barren and often windswept

The meaning of the word bleak is exposed and barren and often windswept.

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stoutstrong of character: such as
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altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
sparseof few and scattered elements
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
enduringlasting