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
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
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plumea feather of a bird: such as
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous