GRE Word List
DISCONSOLATE
cheerless
The meaning of the word disconsolate is cheerless.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |