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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| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| addle | rotten |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
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| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
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| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |