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
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing