GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
veerto change direction or course
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
hubbubnoise
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing