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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abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21