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 |
|---|---|
| warranted | sanction |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |