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
quoruma select group
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
ancillarysubordinate
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord