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 |
|---|---|
| cryptic | secret |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |