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
elusivetending to elude: such as
countenancelook
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
ventto provide with a vent
servileof or befitting a menial position
catechismoral instruction
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner