GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
gustythe sensation of taste
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
stringenttight
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
precipitantprecipitate