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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libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
dyspepticindigestion
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection