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 |
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lethal | deadly |
adverse | going against; opposing; unfavorable; hostile |
cohere | stick together |
orifice | mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth |
phenomena | observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength |
compulsion | compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse |
regatta | boat or yacht race |
obsidian | black volcanic rock |
unction | the act of anointing with oil; Ex. extreme unction |
submissive | willing to obey orders; yielding; timid |