GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division