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 |
|---|---|
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |