GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
limpto walk lamely
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate