adj. 1 dilapidated and abandoned; 2 lacking a sense of duty; neglectful. n. a poor homeless person
He was derelict in visiting his mother.The derelict building was torn down.
He was derelict in visiting his mother.The derelict building was torn down.
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''The theater was derelict and abandoned.'' What does 'derelict' mean?
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''It was on the west side of Manhattan, on 52nd Street, by the docks, where there were lots of derelict buildings.'' What does 'derelict' mean?
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Who were the derelict and the blind man?
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careless irresponsible; neglectful; bum; vagrant
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3 syllables
der-e-lict
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