GRE Word List
DERELICTION
an intentional abandonment
The meaning of the word dereliction is an intentional abandonment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| dowse | to plunge into water |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |