GRE Word List
DESPERADO
a bold or violent criminal
The meaning of the word desperado is a bold or violent criminal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |