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
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
oligarchygovernment by the few
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient