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
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
abjureto renounce upon oath
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
deliriuman acute (see acute
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity