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
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
tightwada close or miserly person
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
indicativeserving to indicate
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy