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

WordMeaning
defalcatededuct
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
assailto attack violently : assault
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net