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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precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
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discourseverbal interchange of ideas
incrustationa crust or hard coating
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