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 |
|---|---|
| abnegation | denial |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| calculated | apt |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |