GRE Word List

DISHEARTEN

to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale

The meaning of the word dishearten is to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale.

Random words

WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate