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
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slougha place of deep mud or mire
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cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
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