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
pryto look closely or inquisitively
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
witherto become dry and sapless
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)