GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.

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WordMeaning
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
psychea princess loved by Cupid
posthumousborn after the death of the father
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness