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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anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
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impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
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bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
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libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
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