GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
desperatehaving lost hope
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior