GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

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WordMeaning
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
distantseparated in space : away
cavalcadea procession (see procession
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
agapewide open : gaping
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods