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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draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
extantcurrently or actually existing