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
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
fetefestival