GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

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

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WordMeaning
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
submergeto put under water
repudiateto refuse to accept
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party