GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
categoricalabsolute
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
embroiderto ornament with needlework
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)