GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

Random words

WordMeaning
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
monotonytedious sameness
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
superannuatedoutmoded
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite