GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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WordMeaning
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
asunderinto parts