GRE Word List
RECOURSE
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
The meaning of the word recourse is resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chaff | worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff |
| virtue | goodness; moral excellence; good quality; advantage; Ex. by virtue of; Ex. make a virtue of necessity |
| homely | not good-looking; unattractive |
| syllogism | logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument |
| consign | send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment; CF. consignor, consignee |
| bastard | illegitimate child |
| bent | determined; Ex. bent on advancing in the business; N: natural talent or inclination |
| nonsense | speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail |
| incompatible | inharmonious; N. incompatibility |
| epaulet | ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.) |
