GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
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