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 |
|---|---|
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| writ | something written : writing |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |