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
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
beneficentdoing or producing good
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate