GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rightful | just |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| raiment | clothing |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |