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 |
|---|---|
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |