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 |
|---|---|
| upright | perpendicular |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| clown | farmer |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |