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
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
lopsidedleaning to one side
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow