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 |
|---|---|
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
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| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
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