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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
irateroused to ire
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
caldrona large kettle or boiler
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased