GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

The meaning of the word recumbent is suggestive of repose : leaning.

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WordMeaning
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
insensatelacking sense or understanding
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift