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
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry