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 |
|---|---|
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
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| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| anarchy | absence of government |
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| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
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| compulsion | an act of compelling |