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
lewdobscene
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
desperatehaving lost hope
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper