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
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
boona timely benefit : blessing
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner