GRE Word List
RECESS
the action of receding : recession
The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |