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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| lope | an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
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| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |