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
whittlea large knife
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun