GRE Word List
DERELICT
negligent; (of someone) neglectful of duty; (of something) deserted by an owner; abandoned; N: abandoned property; homeless or vagrant person
The meaning of the word derelict is negligent; (of someone) neglectful of duty; (of something) deserted by an owner; abandoned; N: abandoned property; homeless or vagrant person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slight | insult to one's dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance |
| proclivity | inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad) |
| catcall | shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match); boo; V. |
| shudder | shake uncontrollably; tremble; V. |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| doom | condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V. |
| willowy | flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow |
| conservatory | school of the fine arts (especially music or drama); glass-enclosed area; CF. conservancy |
| beholden | obligated; indebted; owing thanks; obliged or indebted from gratitude |
| indoctrinate | cause to accept a doctrine without questioning it; Ex. indoctrinated with mindless anti-communism |
