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
detachedstanding by itself : separate
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
disquietudeanxiety
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
tomebook
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable