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
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
tactfulhaving or showing tact
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
braga pompous or boastful statement
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
extantcurrently or actually existing
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
yoretime past and especially long past