desolate
/ˈdɛsələt/
des · o · late
ˈdɛs · ə · lət
English Definition
adj. empty and lonely
Significado en Español
desolado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoang vắng, cô đơn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “desolate”:
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A
bustling
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B
crowded
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C
lively
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D
barren
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D — barren.
“desolate” means adj. empty and lonely
Common questions about “desolate”
What does “desolate” mean?
desolate — adj. empty and lonely. In Chinese: 荒凉的，孤独的.
How do you pronounce “desolate”?
desolate is pronounced /ˈdɛsələt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: des · o · late.
Is “desolate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. desolate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
