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
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
obsessivetending to cause obsession
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God