GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

Random words

WordMeaning
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
rationa food allowance for one day
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
politicpolitical