GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

Random words

WordMeaning
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering