GRE Word List

DESOLATE

devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted

The meaning of the word desolate is devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted.

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WordMeaning
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
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addenduma thing added : addition
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eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard