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
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
inopportuneinconvenient
finishedentirely done
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
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gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles