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
unfetterto free from fetters
uprightperpendicular
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
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denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
egressa place or means of going out : exit
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
piquantengagingly provocative