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
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle