GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |