GRE Word List
RECESSION
the act or action of receding : withdrawal
The meaning of the word recession is the act or action of receding : withdrawal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |