n. a period of rest; a pause
The rain brought a welcome respite from the tremendous heat.
The rain brought a welcome respite from the tremendous heat.
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Who gives Carter a brief respite up on the mountain?
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breather; intermission; letdown; letup; lull
continuation
2 syllables
res-pite
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