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 |
|---|---|
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |