GRE Word List

REFRAIN

curb

The meaning of the word refrain is curb.

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WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
sledgesledgehammer
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
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subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together