GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| concordat | compact |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |