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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|---|---|
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| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| condign | deserved |