GRE Word List
RESPITE
a period of temporary delay
The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| dormer | a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
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