GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

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

Random words

WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
piquantengagingly provocative
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
degradationthe act or process of degrading
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
egregiousconspicuous