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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| unfrock | defrock |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |