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 |
|---|---|
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| dire | exciting horror |
| lode | waterway |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |