GRE Word List

CURTAIL

to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part

The meaning of the word curtail is to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part.

Random words

WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
concentrichaving a common center