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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
schismdivision
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
catechismoral instruction
passiveacted upon by an external agency
outragean act of violence or brutality