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 |
|---|---|
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| tenure | the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office) |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| heed | to pay attention |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |