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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |