GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.

Random words

WordMeaning
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
retributionrecompense
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually