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
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
fervidvery hot : burning
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics