GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.

Random words

WordMeaning
canarda false or unfounded report or story
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
supplicantone who supplicates
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing