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 |
|---|---|
| ramification | branch |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| whittle | a large knife |