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 |
|---|---|
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| finished | entirely done |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| commune | talk over |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |