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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refrain | curb |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
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| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
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| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
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