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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
gingerlyvery cautious or careful