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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
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| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
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| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |