GRE Word List

DECREPITUDE

the quality or state of being decrepit

The meaning of the word decrepitude is the quality or state of being decrepit.

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WordMeaning
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
forebearsancestor