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
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
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harassexhaust
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
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bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
briskkeenly alert : lively
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