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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |