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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| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| dingy | dirty |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |