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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refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
missivea written communication : letter
raspyharsh
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
putrefyto make putrid
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
meddlesomegiven to meddling