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 |
|---|---|
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| demented | mad |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |