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 |
|---|---|
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| hirsute | hairy |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| limp | to walk lamely |