GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

Random words

WordMeaning
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
pungentsharply painful
preamblean introductory statement
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid