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
gorgea narrow passage through land
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catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
condigndeserved
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sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland