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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |
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| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| swarm | a great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |