GRE Word List
DETERRENT
serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
The meaning of the word deterrent is serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
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| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
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