GRE Word List

RECESS

the action of receding : recession

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

Random words

WordMeaning
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory