GRE Word List

RECIDIVISM

a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior

The meaning of the word recidivism is a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior.

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WordMeaning
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
disquietudeanxiety
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
condolegrieve
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure