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
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
dallyto act playfully
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
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