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
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
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clownfarmer
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interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
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