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
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
stem_fromarise from; originate from
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
reckoncount
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits