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
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
profligatewildly extravagant
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
headlongheadfirst
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
cessiona yielding to another : concession