GRE Word List

REPOSE

a state of resting after exertion or strain

The meaning of the word repose is a state of resting after exertion or strain.

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WordMeaning
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
depravitya corrupt act or practice
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion