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 |
|---|---|
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
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| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
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| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
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