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
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
peerlessmatchless
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling