GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
cringeto recoil in distaste
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
malodoroushaving a bad odor
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
uninhibitedfree from inhibition