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 |
|---|---|
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| expatriate | banish |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |