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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WordMeaning
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
tantruma fit of bad temper
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
retaliateto return like for like
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
outragean act of violence or brutality
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
descryto catch sight of