GRE Word List

DESPERATE

having lost hope

The meaning of the word desperate is having lost hope.

Random words

WordMeaning
compellingthat compels: such as
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
aspirantone who aspires
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
litheeasily bent or flexed
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
bolstera long pillow or cushion