GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.

Random words

WordMeaning
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
caterto provide a supply of food
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
felonone who has committed a felony