GRE Word List
DESOLATE
devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
The meaning of the word desolate is devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| welter | writhe |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| fuddle | booze |
| determinate | having defined limits |