GRE Word List
CONFINE
something (such as borders or walls) that encloses
The meaning of the word confine is something (such as borders or walls) that encloses.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
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| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
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