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
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
exegesisexposition
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to