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
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
maledictioncurse
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
boostto push or shove up from below
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea