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.

Random words

WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
conventionagreement
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
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hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
pugilistfighter
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect