GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition