GRE Word List
DESPERATE
having lost hope
The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| sidetrack | siding |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |