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noun
1.
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
2.
temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
verb (used with object)
3.
to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
4.
to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).
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Respite
is an SAT word you need to know.
So is volition. Does it mean:
| a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs or principles that he or she does not actually possess |
| the act of willing, choosing, or resolving |
Origin:
1200–50; (noun) Middle English respit < Old French < Latin respectus (see respect); (v.) Middle English respiten < Old French respitier < Latin respectāre, frequentative of respicere to look back; see respect
1200–50; (noun) Middle English respit < Old French < Latin respectus (see respect); (v.) Middle English respiten < Old French respitier < Latin respectāre, frequentative of respicere to look back; see respect
Related forms
un·res·pit·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. hiatus, rest, recess. 2. postponement, stay. 3. alleviate. 4. postpone, suspend.
1. hiatus, rest, recess. 2. postponement, stay. 3. alleviate. 4. postpone, suspend.
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| Main Entry: | respite1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a delay or postponement |
| Etymology: | Latin respectus 'looking back' |
| Main Entry: | respite1 |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to grant a respite to |
| Etymology: | Latin respectus 'looking back' |
| Usage: | transitive |
| Main Entry: | respite2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a temporary suspension of punishment; reprieve |
| Etymology: | Latin respectus 'looking back' |
| Main Entry: | respite2 |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to postpone, delay |
| Etymology: | Latin respectus 'looking back' |
| Usage: | transitive |
| Main Entry: | respite3 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a temporary rest or relief; pause |
| Etymology: | Latin respectus 'looking back' |
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Word Origin & History
respite
late 13c., from O.Fr. respit "delay, respect," from L. respectus "consideration, recourse, regard" (see respect).
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