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 |
|---|---|
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| endue | provide |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |