GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.

Random words

WordMeaning
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
sobernot intoxicated
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
denizeninhabitant
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
brinkedge
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident