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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earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
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refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
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armadaa fleet of warships
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
briman upper or outer margin : verge