GRE Word List

RESPITE

a period of temporary delay

The meaning of the word respite is a period of temporary delay.

Random words

WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
tactfulhaving or showing tact
deferput off
appurtenancesaccessory objects
canterone who uses cant: such as
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant