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 |
|---|---|
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |