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
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
desiccateto dry up
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
expenditurethe act or process of expending