GRE Word List
DISPIRITED
lacking in spirit
The meaning of the word dispirited is lacking in spirit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conceit | vanity or self-love; too high opinion of one's own value; extravagant metaphor (in poetry) |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| august | impressive; majestic |
| penitent | repentant; N. |
| opprobrium | infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous |
| sylvan | pertaining to the woods or the country |
| slink | move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush) |
| pantomime | acting without dialogue; V. |
| portly | stout; corpulent |
| manipulate | operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative |
