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 |
|---|---|
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| responsiveness | giving response : constituting a response : answering |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| defer | put off |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |