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
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
finishto come to an end : terminate
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
viandan item of food