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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universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
garishclothed in vivid colors
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance