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
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
dodderingfeeble
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension