GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
rabidextremely violent : furious
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
drasticacting rapidly or violently
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as