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
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
plebiscitea 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
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
abbreviateto make briefer
institutesomething that is instituted: such as