GRE Word List
RESPITE
time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
The meaning of the word respite is time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
| countermand | cancel; revoke (an order) |
| thespian | pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress |
| pluck | courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave |
| bridle | harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger |
| remit | transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment |
| pestilential | causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague) |
| blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
| imprecation | curse; swearword |
| glitter | shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves |
