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
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
retortto pay or hurl back : return
enduringlasting
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
fructifyto bear fruit
rubrican authoritative rule