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
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
dyslexiaa 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
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
notableworthy of note : remarkable