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
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
ravenousrapacious
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless