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
underhandin a clandestine manner
oculistophthalmologist
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
raspto rub with something rough
expatriatebanish
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated