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 |
|---|---|
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
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| fervent | very hot : glowing |
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| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
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| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |