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
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
fulcrumprop
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
gistessence; main point; substance
providencedivine guidance or care
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy