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
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
brackishsomewhat salty
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance