GRE Word List
DESPERATE
having lost hope
The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| tenure | the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office) |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |