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
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
lampoonsatire
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will