GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

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

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WordMeaning
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented