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
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
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leave-takingdeparture
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
clichea trite phrase or expression
inequityinjustice
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language