GRE Word List

LEASH

a line for leading or restraining an animal

The meaning of the word leash is a line for leading or restraining an animal.

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misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
betrothto promise to marry
impuissanceweakness