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
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
sustainto give support or relief to
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread