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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|---|---|
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
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| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
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| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
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