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
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling