GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
cullto select from a group : choose
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution