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
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
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patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
brawnymuscular
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
dismissto permit or cause to leave
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness