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
savoryhaving savor: such as
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress