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
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
lanknot well filled out : slender
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable