GRE Word List
DESPERATE
having lost hope
The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| fester | to generate pus |
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| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
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| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
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