GRE Word List

DILAPIDATED

decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

The meaning of the word dilapidated is decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse.

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WordMeaning
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
understateto represent as less than is the case
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning