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 |
|---|---|
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |