GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

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

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WordMeaning
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
sublimatesublime
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
misadventuremisfortune
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
dapperneat and trim in appearance
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic