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 |
|---|---|
| warranted | sanction |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| dissension | disagreement |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| irate | roused to ire |