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
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
slywise in practical affairs
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit