GRE Word List
RECESS
the action of receding : recession
The meaning of the word recess is the action of receding : recession.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |