GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

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

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WordMeaning
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet