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
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
demurereserved
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
divaprima donna
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company