GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
conveyancethe action of conveying
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
reveriedaydream