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 |
|---|---|
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| obscure | dark |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |