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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
representationalone that represents: such as
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
ravenousrapacious
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm