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 |
|---|---|
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |