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
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
censurea judgment involving condemnation
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)