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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WordMeaning
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
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verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
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