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
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
retractto draw back or in
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale