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
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
alleviaterelieve
ferventvery hot : glowing
sheerunqualified
rarefiedbeing less dense