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
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
piedof two or more colors in blotches
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
distortto twist (see twist