Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Something that is old and in very bad condition, often because it has been used a lot or has not been taken care of.

Example: The decrepit building was finally torn down after years of neglect.

Definition: To produce a crackling sound, especially when heated or roasted.

Example: The beans began to decrepitate as they were roasted over the fire.

Definition: To heat certain substances until they make a crackling sound or until that sound stops.

Example: The chemist decided to decrepitate the crystals to observe the reaction.

Definition: The breaking apart of minerals when they are heated, often making a crackling noise.

Example: The decrepitation of the mineral occurred when it was placed in the hot furnace.

Definition: In a state of being worn out or weakened, often due to age or neglect.

Example: The old building stood decrepitly, with crumbling walls and broken windows.

Definition: The state of being old and weak, often due to age or long use, which makes someone or something less effective or strong.

Example: The decrepitude of the old building was evident in its crumbling walls and broken windows.

Definition: A formal letter from the Pope that provides a decision or ruling on a specific issue related to church law.

Example: The bishop received a decretal from the Pope regarding the new church regulations.

Definition: Having the power to make decisions or give orders that must be followed.

Example: The decretive nature of the judge's ruling left no room for appeal.

Definition: A person who publicly criticizes or denounces something.

Example: The decrier spoke out against the unfair policies of the government.

Definition: To make an action or behavior no longer considered a crime, often by changing the law.

Example: The government decided to decriminalize the use of marijuana in the state.

Definition: To publicly express strong disapproval of something or someone.

Example: The critics decry the film for its lack of originality.