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
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
brackishsomewhat salty
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
serebeing dried and withered
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated