B2
despair vs desperation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| despairnoun/dɪˈsper/ | Meaning the feeling of having lost all hope | Goes with in despair | Example She cried in despair when she lost her job. |
| desperationnoun/ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a strong feeling of having no hope, which makes you willing to do anything | Goes with in desperation | Example In desperation, he sold his car to pay the rent. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The villagers were filled with after the flood.