recrudescent
Group 19Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Breaking out again after a period of quiescence; recurring GRE
Example in Context
The recrudescent violence shattered the fragile ceasefire and sent thousands of civilians fleeing across the border once again.
Synonyms
returningrecurringreviving
Etymology
Growing or breaking out again after a period of dormancy.
- re- (Latin) — again
- crudescere (Latin) — to grow raw
Memory Aid
👥Sounds like “re-crew-dissent”
A group of people RE-CREWING a dissenting party in the middle of a SUDDENLY noisy garden!
Visual Association
🌿A garden bursting back to life with wildflowers after a long winter, surprising everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “recrudescent” mean on the GRE?
recrudescent (adjective) means “Breaking out again after a period of quiescence; recurring”. The recrudescent violence shattered the fragile ceasefire and sent thousands of civilians fleeing across the border once again.
How to remember “recrudescent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “recrudescent” sounds like “re-crew-dissent”. A group of people RE-CREWING a dissenting party in the middle of a SUDDENLY noisy garden!
What are synonyms for “recrudescent”?
Common synonyms: returning, recurring, reviving.