GRE Word List

PEN

to shut in or as if in a pen

The meaning of the word pen is to shut in or as if in a pen.

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WordMeaning
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
retainto keep in possession or use
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
fineryornament
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
opulencewealth
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously