GRE Word List

RESORT

one that affords aid or refuge : resource

The meaning of the word resort is one that affords aid or refuge : resource.

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WordMeaning
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
missivea written communication : letter
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
plumagethe feathers of a bird
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil