Respite
noun
A short period of rest or relief
“The garden offers a brief respite from the deciphering queue.”
Do you know it? — pick the right meaning
What does respite mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotAn increase in workload
- NotA permanent escape
- NotA formal punishment
Nearby words
Respite is one of 1,969 SAT words in Professor Tas, a free story game where you learn them in context instead of from a list.
Coming soon