GRE Word List
DERELICT
abandoned especially by the owner or occupant
The meaning of the word derelict is abandoned especially by the owner or occupant.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |