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
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
habituateto make used to something : accustom
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon