GRE Word List

RECOURSE

a turning to someone or something for help or protection

The meaning of the word recourse is a turning to someone or something for help or protection.

Random words

WordMeaning
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
acuitykeenness of perception
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
bevya large group or collection
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful