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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exude | to ooze out |
| defalcate | deduct |
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| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
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