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
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
replenishto fill or build up again
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
emanateto come out from a source
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
regimeregimen