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
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
pontificalepiscopal attire
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
reciprocateto give and take mutually
championshipdesignation as champion
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal