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 |
|---|---|
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |
| fete | festival |