GRE Word List
DISCONSOLATE
cheerless
The meaning of the word disconsolate is cheerless.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| minuscule | very small |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |