GRE Word List

DESPERADO

a bold or violent criminal

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

Random words

WordMeaning
divaprima donna
ciliatedpossessing cilia
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank