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
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural