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 |
|---|---|
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |