GRE Word List
RECESS
the action of receding : recession
The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| irate | roused to ire |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |