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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| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |