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
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
compriseto be made up of
woefulfull of woe : grievous
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided