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
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
reparablecapable of being repaired
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice