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
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
meddlesomegiven to meddling