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
historichistorical
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
opulencewealth
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
amalgama mixture of different elements
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
disclaimto make a disclaimer
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means