GRE Word List
DISCONSOLATE
hopelessly sad (at the loss of something)
The meaning of the word disconsolate is hopelessly sad (at the loss of something).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| physiological | pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology |
| repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
| supersede | replace; cause to be set aside; make obsolete; N. supersession |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| pedestal | support or base as for a pillar or statue |
| choice | delicate; of very fine quality |
| lachrymose | producing tears; tearful |
| varnish | paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V. |
| slacken | slow up; loosen; make or become slack |
| firebrand | piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble |