derelict
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Abandoned and left to fall into disrepair.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
abandoned
dilapidated
Antonyms
maintained
occupied
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ factory has been empty for twenty years."
Answer: derelict
In your own words, what does "derelict" mean?
Abandoned and left to fall into disrepair.
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