GRE Word List

DURESS

forcible restraint or restriction

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

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WordMeaning
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
addressto mark directions for delivery on
irreverencelack of reverence
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
fervidvery hot : burning
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree