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 |
|---|---|
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| fell | skin |
| overweening | arrogant |