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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dummya person who is incapable of speaking
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
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credencemental acceptance as true or real
finitehaving definite or definable limits
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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
generateto bring into existence: such as
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