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.

Random words

WordMeaning
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
florescencea state or period of flourishing
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent