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 |
|---|---|
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| equine | of, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |