GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
leerysuspicious
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck