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.

Random words

WordMeaning
primto give a prim or demure expression to
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate