GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

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WordMeaning
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
acuitykeenness of perception
cessiona yielding to another : concession
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable