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.

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WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
compilationthe act or process of compiling
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
dulltedious