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 |
|---|---|
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| freebooter | pirate |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| whittle | a large knife |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |