GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
vendorone that vends : seller
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away