| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abatement | a reduction in intensity |
| 2. | adjournment | temporary suspension of proceedings |
| 3. | alleviation | reduction of pain or hardship |
| 4. | break | a short pause from activity |
| 5. | breather | a short rest or pause |
| 6. | breathing room | space to recover or think |
| 7. | breathing space | room to recover briefly |
| 8. | breathing spell | a short chance to recover |
| 9. | brief lull | a short calm period |
| 10. | brief relief | short-lived easing of trouble |
| 11. | brief rest | a short period of rest |
| 12. | calm | a peaceful, quiet state |
| 13. | cessation | a temporary stopping |
| 14. | comfort | relief from discomfort |
| 15. | convalescence | time spent recovering health |
| 16. | cooldown | time to recover after exertion |
| 17. | day off | a day free from work |
| 18. | decompression | release from pressure or stress |
| 19. | deferral | a temporary putting off |
| 20. | delay | a postponement or temporary hold |
| 21. | deliverance | rescue from trouble |
| 22. | downtime | time of reduced activity |
| 23. | ease | freedom from difficulty or pain |
| 24. | easefulness | state of ease and comfort |
| 25. | easing | becoming less severe |
| 26. | easy spell | a less difficult period |
| 27. | escape | temporary freedom from trouble |
| 28. | free time | time not occupied by duties |
| 29. | freedom | state of being free |
| 30. | freeze | a temporary halt |
| 31. | furlough | temporary leave from work |
| 32. | grace period | extra time before consequences |
| 33. | halt | a temporary stop |
| 34. | haven | a place of safety |
| 35. | healing time | time for recovery |
| 36. | hiatus | a temporary break or gap |
| 37. | hold | a temporary delay or pause |
| 38. | holiday | time off from duties |
| 39. | idle time | time without active work |
| 40. | interlude | an intervening restful period |
| 41. | intermission | a break between parts |
| 42. | interval | a gap between periods |
| 43. | latitude | freedom to act or recover |
| 44. | leave | authorized time away |
| 45. | leeway | extra freedom or time |
| 46. | leisure | free time for relaxation |
| 47. | lessening | a decrease in intensity |
| 48. | letup | a lessening in intensity |
| 49. | liberation | freedom from restraint or oppression |
| 50. | lull | a temporary calm or pause |
| 51. | margin | extra room or allowance |
| 52. | mitigation | making something less severe |
| 53. | momentary relief | very short easing of trouble |
| 54. | moratorium | temporary suspension of activity |
| 55. | oasis | a refreshing relief or refuge |
| 56. | off season | period of reduced activity |
| 57. | off-time | time not spent working |
| 58. | outlet | means of release or relief |
| 59. | pause | a temporary stop or interruption |
| 60. | peace | freedom from disturbance |
| 61. | peacefulness | state of calm and quiet |
| 62. | postponement | putting something off temporarily |
| 63. | quiet spell | a calm period |
| 64. | quiet time | time for calm and rest |
| 65. | quietude | a state of quiet calm |
| 66. | recess | a pause in proceedings |
| 67. | recovery time | time needed to recover |
| 68. | recuperation | recovery after illness or strain |
| 69. | refreshment | renewed energy or relief |
| 70. | relaxation | a state of rest |
| 71. | release | freedom from strain or pressure |
| 72. | relief | easing from pain or trouble |
| 73. | remission | temporary reduction of symptoms |
| 74. | renewal | restoration of strength |
| 75. | repose | restful peace or relaxation |
| 76. | reprieve | temporary relief from something difficult |
| 77. | rest | a period of relaxation |
| 78. | retreat | withdrawal for rest or safety |
| 79. | room to breathe | time to recover calmly |
| 80. | serenity | peaceful calmness |
| 81. | siesta | a midday rest |
| 82. | slackening | a decrease in force |
| 83. | sleep | a period of rest |
| 84. | slowing | a reduction in pace |
| 85. | slumber | sleep or restful inactivity |
| 86. | solace | comfort in distress |
| 87. | stay | temporary halt or delay |
| 88. | stillness | a state of quiet |
| 89. | surcease | cessation of pain or trouble |
| 90. | suspension | temporary stopping or delay |
| 91. | temporary ease | short-term freedom from strain |
| 92. | temporary relief | relief lasting a short time |
| 93. | time off | time away from work |
| 94. | time-out | a brief stop for rest |
| 95. | tranquil spell | a calm, peaceful period |
| 96. | tranquility | a calm, peaceful state |
| 97. | unwinding | relaxing after stress |
| 98. | vacation | time away from work |
| 99. | wiggle room | flexibility or extra room |
| 100. | wind-down | period of gradual relaxation |