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
dementedmad
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
trenchantkeen
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
compulsionan act of compelling