decline; the state of the economy declines
The recession caused many businesses to fail.
Vocabulary like recession appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
change order or position
someone who resists authority
repel; reject outright and bluntly
disprove or contradict; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
obstinate; stubbornly resistant to authority or control
retract; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
go over; summarize briefly
open to ideas or influence
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