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 |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| flounder | flatfish |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |