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
integralessential to completeness : constituent
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke