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 |
|---|---|
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| foppish | foolish |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| replicate | duplicate |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |