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 |
|---|---|
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| vendetta | blood feud |