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
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
refraincurb
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
appriseto give notice to : tell
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion