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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |