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
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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recessthe action of receding : recession
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ebullientboiling
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
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travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
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