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
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
edicta proclamation having the force of law
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
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espousemarry
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
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