GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |