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
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
inclementlacking mildness: such as
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
cavalcadea procession (see procession