GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
irremediablenot remediable
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
caninea conical pointed tooth
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
validateto make legally valid : ratify
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth