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.
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|---|---|
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| savory | having savor: such as |
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| providence | divine guidance or care |
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| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |