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 |
|---|---|
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |