GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination