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.

Random words

WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
tantruma fit of bad temper
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
culminationthe action of culminating