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
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
viablecapable of living
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as