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 |
|---|---|
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| freebooter | pirate |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |