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
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
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demurto take exception : object
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fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
dyspepticindigestion
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power