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
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
realmkingdom
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm