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 |
|---|---|
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| dour | stern |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |