Word of the day
respite
1. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
“the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering”
noun
/ˈrɛspət/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"She sought a moment of respite in the park, where the sounds of nature _____ her."
Select three words related to respite
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- recess
- burden
- strain
- labor
- breather
- break
Choose the phrase that uses respite correctly
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Find a word related to respite
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