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 |
|---|---|
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| exhume | disinter |
| overwhelm | upset |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |