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
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
dissentto withhold assent or approval
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swillwash
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wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night