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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contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
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panderto act as a pander
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
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adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
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