GRE Word List
DURESS
forcible restraint or restriction
The meaning of the word duress is forcible restraint or restriction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| coin | corner |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| hazard | a source of danger |