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respite
Definition:
(nou) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort (nou) a pause from doing something (as work) (nou) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something (nou) a pause for relaxation (nou) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrespaɪt
Examples:
The andante is a respite from the brutal intensity of the rest of the work.
He made the most of his short respite.
Once, the Eureka Hotel provided a welcome respite.
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