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
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
fortuitousoccurring by chance
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession