GRE Word List
RELINQUISH
to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
The meaning of the word relinquish is to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irremediable | not remediable |
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| symmetry | balanced proportions |
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| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
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