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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virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
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regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means