GRE Word List

CONSTRAINT

the act of constraining

The meaning of the word constraint is the act of constraining.

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WordMeaning
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
antecedeprecede
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes