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
repercussionreflection
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound