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
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
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sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
putrefyto make putrid
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
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imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
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steeplofty