GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

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

Random words

WordMeaning
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
homilya usually short sermon
headlongheadfirst
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
shoveto push along