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
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
reparteea quick and witty reply
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate