lying down; lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
The patient remained recumbent for several days after surgery.
Vocabulary like recumbent 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.
hermit; one who lives in solitude
avoiding social contact
restore harmony or agreement
mysterious; difficult to penetrate
tell; narrate or give a detailed account of
find again; get or find back; recover the use of
correct; math: determine the length of
righteousness; righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
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