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 |
|---|---|
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |