GRE Word List

BELATED

delayed beyond the usual time

The meaning of the word belated is delayed beyond the usual time.

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WordMeaning
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose