GRE Word List

DILATORY

tending or intended to cause delay

The meaning of the word dilatory is tending or intended to cause delay.

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WordMeaning
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
lateralof or relating to the side
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
perditioneternal damnation
extolto praise highly : glorify
compellingthat compels: such as
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
knolla small round hill : mound
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation