GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
giddydizzy
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge