GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

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WordMeaning
notableworthy of note : remarkable
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
galea strong current of air:
omnipotentalmighty
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
steeplofty
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened