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 |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| venue | locale |