GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
besiegeto surround with armed forces
stem_fromarise from; originate from
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
unassumingnot assuming : modest
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)