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
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
cringeto recoil in distaste
compulsionan act of compelling
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed