GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

Random words

WordMeaning
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
fleckstreak
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy