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.

Random words

WordMeaning
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of