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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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
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stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
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