GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
mendicantbeggar
rationalhaving reason or understanding
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
forlornbereft
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships