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
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity