GRE Word List
RECESS
the action of receding : recession
The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |