GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
foregoto go before : precede
influxa coming in
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
manumitto release from slavery
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
affectedartificial; pretended