GRE Word List
RECUMBENT
suggestive of repose : leaning
The meaning of the word recumbent is suggestive of repose : leaning.
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| wreak | bring about |
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| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
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