The adjective "derelict" describes something abandoned or neglected, as well as a person who is negligent.
Das Adjektiv "derelict" beschreibt etwas Verlassenes oder Vernachlässigtes sowie eine Person, die fahrlässig ist.
| Word | derelict |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | abandoned; negligent. |
| Sentence | The derelict craft was a menace to navigation. Whoever abandoned it in mid harbor was derelict in living up to his or her responsibilities as a boat owner. |
| Related Words | dereliction, N. |
Tags: psat
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