GRE Word List

DESPERADO

a bold or violent criminal

The meaning of the word desperado is a bold or violent criminal.

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vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art