GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
rationalhaving reason or understanding
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions