GRE Word List

RECURRENT

running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course

The meaning of the word recurrent is running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course.

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WordMeaning
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
sequesterto set apart : segregate
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
laudpraise
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage