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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |