GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

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

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WordMeaning
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat