GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.

Random words

WordMeaning
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
bestowto put to use : apply
dissipateto break up and drive off
irremediablenot remediable
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
stenchstink
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify