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
retractto draw back or in
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
throespang
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light