GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.

Random words

WordMeaning
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
cipherzero
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate