GRE Word List

SECESSION

withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement

The meaning of the word secession is withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement.

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WordMeaning
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
superannuatedoutmoded