GRE Word List
DESPERATE
having lost hope
The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
| certitude | the state of being or feeling certain |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |