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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WordMeaning
paradigmexample
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
gazettenewspaper
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions