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
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
credencemental acceptance as true or real
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
flounderflatfish
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage