GRE Word List

DERELICTION

an intentional abandonment

The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.

Random words

WordMeaning
abodethe place where one lives : home
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
distortto twist (see twist
celerityrapidity of motion or action
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
repercussionreflection
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance