GRE Word List
BELATED
delayed beyond the usual time
The meaning of the word belated is delayed beyond the usual time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |