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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
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| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| environ | encircle |
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| frail | easily led into evil |
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| fervid | very hot : burning |