GRE Word List

RELAPSE

the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding

The meaning of the word relapse is the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding.

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WordMeaning
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
crossbreedhybridize
cremateto subject to cremation
parochialof or relating to a church parish