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
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
implicationsomething implied: such as
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point