GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

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WordMeaning
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
ravenousrapacious
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
bewareto be on one's guard
parleyto speak with another : confer
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
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