GRE Word List
REFRAIN
curb
The meaning of the word refrain is curb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |