GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

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WordMeaning
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
ramificationbranch
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation