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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collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
morticianundertaker
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
soarto fly aloft or about
finitehaving definite or definable limits