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
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company