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
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
recessthe action of receding : recession
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
forlornbereft
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance