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
lampoonsatire
trekto make one's way arduously
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
juncturea point of time
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
smotherto kill by depriving of air