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 |
|---|---|
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| polity | political organization |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |