GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.

Random words

WordMeaning
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext