GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
exudeto ooze out
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
onusburden
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly