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 |
|---|---|
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| junket | trip |
| quizzical | comically quaint |