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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bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
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humdrummonotonous
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mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
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