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
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
fervidvery hot : burning
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
indicativeserving to indicate
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
replicateduplicate