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
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
branda charred piece of wood
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices