GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
lacerationthe act of lacerating
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
rusea wily subterfuge
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
imperilto bring into peril : endanger