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 |
|---|---|
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| cryptic | secret |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |