GRE Word List
DESPERATE
having lost hope
The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| viand | an item of food |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |