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

WordMeaning
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
constraintthe act of constraining
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
blushoutward appearance : view
amuleta 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)
condescendto assume an air of superiority
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
meteto give out by measure : dole out