GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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WordMeaning
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
copiousyielding something abundantly
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
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embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation