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 |
|---|---|
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
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| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
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| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
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