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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opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
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incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
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dina loud continued noise
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time