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

WordMeaning
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
unfrockdefrock
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency