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
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
providencedivine guidance or care
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
recountto relate in detail : narrate
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised