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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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
commemorateto call to remembrance
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together