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 |
|---|---|
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
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| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
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| myriad | ten thousand |