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    dilapidate

    dilapidate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word dilapidate

    Definition
    (verb) bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse Definition
    (verb) fall into decay or ruin
    Synonyms : crumble , decay
    Example Sentence
    • The unoccupied house started to decay
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for dilapidate

dela+pid+ate=>Dheela Ped=> The tree is dheela about to fall due to decay

take 2nd part(lapidate) and ascribe 2 it imaginary meaning of "to finish a lap in a race". now the word "dilapidated" can be defined as the one who couldn't (de) finish the lap and therefore is ruined and out of shape

sounds like "the labor day", and everyone doesn't have to work and decay in front of the TV

the Dilema is to whether live in such a dilapidated date or to kill yourself.

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