GRE Word List
DECREPIT
wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
The meaning of the word decrepit is wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age.
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| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
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| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |