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
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limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
writheto twist into coils or folds
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
vixena female fox
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
franticemotionally out of control
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
repastsomething taken as food : meal