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
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
pummelpound
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
prattleprate
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality