GRE Word List
RESPITE
a period of temporary delay
The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |