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
dulcetsweet to the taste
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
filchto steal secretly or casually
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it