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.

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WordMeaning
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony