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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WordMeaning
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
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shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening