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 |
|---|---|
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
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| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
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