GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

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outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
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cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
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annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
reciprocateto give and take mutually
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
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