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
predisposeto dispose in advance
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
witherto become dry and sapless
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
endueprovide
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
rationa food allowance for one day