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

WordMeaning
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
irreverencelack of reverence
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
transcribeto make a written copy of
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
deputizeto appoint as deputy
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable