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
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
rusea wily subterfuge
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
nubileof marriageable condition or age
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
untenablenot able to be defended
submergeto put under water