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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| concentric | having a common center |