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 |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |