GRE Word List
RECIDIVISM
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
The meaning of the word recidivism is habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wretch | miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile |
| obviate | make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need |
| expose | public revelation of something discreditable |
| narrative | related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
| immaculate | spotless; flawless; absolutely clean |
| rebate | return of part of a payment; discount; V. |
| regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
| confine | shut in an enclosed space; restrict; keep within limits; N. confinement |
| impious | irreverent |
