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
overweeningarrogant
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
withholdto hold back from action : check
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing