GRE Word List
RECESS
the action of receding : recession
The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| ensconce | shelter |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |