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
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
validateto make legally valid : ratify
viablecapable of living
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
anarchyabsence of government
violatebreak
fancierone that has a special liking or interest