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

WordMeaning
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious