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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WordMeaning
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
dementedmad
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive