GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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WordMeaning
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
hubbubnoise
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
emulateto strive to equal or excel
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
assurancethe state of being assured: such as