noun · Medium SAT word

    Derelict

    deserted; a person without a home, job, or property

    Derelict in a sentence

    The derelict building stood abandoned for several decades.

    Synonyms for derelict

    • vagrant
    • hobo
    • outcast

    Antonyms for derelict

    • resident
    • homeowner
    • citizen

    Practice derelict on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like derelict appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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