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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WordMeaning
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
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hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
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