GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

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WordMeaning
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
magnitudegreat size or extent
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner