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
figurea number symbol : numeral
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hurlrush
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious