GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
striatedmarked with striations or striae
disquietudeanxiety
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast