GRE Word List

DURESS

forcible restraint or restriction

The meaning of the word duress is forcible restraint or restriction.

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WordMeaning
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
coincorner
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
hazarda source of danger