gilded. 1  covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color. 2  having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.
The verb RECUSE has 2 senses: 1. disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case. 2. challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law. Familiarity information: RECUSE used as a verb is rare.
recourse, resort, refuge(noun) act of turning to for assistance. have recourse to the courts; an appeal to his uncle was his last resort. recourse, refuge, resort(noun) something or someone turned to for assistance or security. his only recourse was the police; took refuge in lying.