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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WordMeaning
microcosma little world
momentuma property (see property
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
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sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
pryto look closely or inquisitively
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema