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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| solicitor | one that solicits |