GRE Word List

RECLINE

to cause or permit to incline backwards

The meaning of the word recline is to cause or permit to incline backwards.

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WordMeaning
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
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sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
hovelan open shed or shelter