GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
providencedivine guidance or care
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
dawdleto spend time idly
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fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment