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 |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |